TSB 05-08-50-001) (05-08-53-001A): Technical Service Bulletins: Other Variant

Affected years: August 2009

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WARNING: This page is about the Malibu Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected. Expand All (for easy ctrl-f) Collapse All A/C Compressor Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services And Additives) And Proper Use Of Gm Simplified Maintenance Schedules (12-06-01-008B) Ac Blows Warm Or Poor Performance (PIT5099H) Diagnosing Accessory Drive Belt / Serpentine Belt Noise and Availability and Use of Kent-Moore EN-49228 Laser Alignment Tool - Drive Belt (08-06-01-008A) Information On New GE-48800 CoolTech Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Equipment (08-01-38-001) Information on GM ACR2000 (J-43600) and New Refrigerant Recovery Recharging Equipment Standard SAE J2788 (07-01-38-004) New PAG Oil Released (02-01-39-004B) Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly Squeals at Higher RPM and May Emit an Odor (Replace Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly) (05-06-01-009) Contaminated R-134a A/C Systems - Air Conditioning System Flushing Procedures and Universal In-Line A/C Filter Installation (83-12-21) J-43600 ACR 2000 Essential Refrigerant Recovery/Recharge Equipment (99-01-38-006B) Accessories & Equipment Concerns Or Questions Regarding Installation Of Dealer Installed Accessories (PIT3099U) General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements And Recommendations (05-00-89-029F) Information On Module Harvesting (22-NA-205) Requesting A New Key Code For Customer With Lost Or Stolen Keys (12-00-89-002E) Information - Non-Gm Parts And Accessories (Aftermarket) (04-06-04-054D) New Labor Operation Codes for Dealer-Installed GM Accessories Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period (02-20-89-014) Announcement of Price Increase for MDI (EL-47955) (08-00-89-018A) Processing GM Accessories - Initial Quality Issues (04-00-89-018C) Accessories Control Systems Aftermarket ALDL Or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues (13-08-116-001K) Information On Communication With ONSTAR Module After CANADIAN Cellular Upgrade (15-08-73-001A) Diagnostic Tip: Unable To Connect To ONSTAR Or Connects Failed To Voice (PIT5389F) Requirements For ONSTAR Over The Air Programming And Updates (PIC6107A) Incorrect Odometer Reading After BCM Replacement (PIC3843E) ONSTAR- Unwanted Or Phantom Phone Calls (PIC3278G) Diagnostic Tip: Diagnosing Vehicles With ONSTAR DTC B101D-37 (PIC5492E) Gm Of CANADA ONSTAR® Cellular Communication Upgrade (15-08-44-001H) Caller Id Unavailable After ONSTAR Upgrade (PIT5464) Various Electrical Concerns (15-08-45-001) Unable To Receive Incoming ONSTAR Or HFC (Hands Free Calling) Calls (PIC6101) Diagnostic Tip: Unable To Connect Or Use Hands Free Calling Or No Data On The Call (Failed To Voice) (PIC4310L) Diagnostic Tip: CANADIAN ONSTAR Subscriber Unable To Receive Turn-By-Turn Directions While Traveling In The United States (PIT5264C) Information On Inadvertent Steering Wheel Control (SWC) Button Press Causing Radio Anomalies (08-08-44-028A) Servicing and Required Return of Complete Body Control Module (BCM) with Integrated Electrical Centers (05-08-47-001A) Required Return Criteria of Complete Electrical Center (EC) and Body Control Module (BCM) with Integrated Electrical Center to Warranty Parts Center (WPC) (05-08-45-002E) GM Training - August 2009 New Course Information (For U.S. Dealers and Aftermarket) (09-00-89-035) Programming OnStar(R) Module for Canadian French Voice Recognition (OnStar(R) Generation 5 or Generation 6) (02-08-46-010G) Revised Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Sedan) (05-08-52-004) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss In Transmission Solenoid Power Supply Circuit) (01-07-30-002E) Addition of Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement Procedure (05-08-49-023) Inspection Of Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Misc. DTCS, Intermittent DRIVEABILITY Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, INOP I/C Systems, SES/4WD Lamps Illuminated (03-06-04-012A) Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages Missing (Reprogram BCM) (05-08-49-011A) Information On False DTC B0595 Set In History (05-09-41-006) Cruise Control Operation - Increasing Set Speed (04-08-68-002) Accessory Drive Belts Diagnosing Accessory Drive Belt / Serpentine Belt Noise and Availability and Use of Kent-Moore EN-49228 Laser Alignment Tool - Drive Belt (08-06-01-008A) Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly Squeals at Higher RPM and May Emit an Odor (Replace Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly) (05-06-01-009) Aerodynamic Devices Wind Noise From Sunroof (Install Air Deflector) (04-08-67-009) Air Bag, SRS General Motors Position Statement on Installation of Used, Salvaged, or Imitation Air Bag System Components (08-09-41-003) New SIR System Disabling and Enabling Procedure (05-09-41-010) Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages Missing (Reprogram BCM) (05-08-49-011A) Information On False DTC B0595 Set In History (05-09-41-006) Anti-Lock Brakes Aftermarket ALDL Or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues (13-08-116-001K) Information On Changes To SPS That Warn/Prohibit Reprogramming A Module With Its Current Calibration (17-NA-242) Various Electrical Concerns (15-08-45-001) GM Training - August 2009 New Course Information (For U.S. Dealers and Aftermarket) (09-00-89-035) Anti-Theft Systems Key Code Security Rules And Information On Gm KEYCODE Look-Up Application (U.S. Only) (10-00-89-009F) Requesting A New Key Code For Customer With Lost Or Stolen Keys (12-00-89-002E) Information On Poor, Limited, Reduced Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Or Remote Vehicle Start (RVS) Range (PI1018A) Key Code Security Rules And Information On Gm KEYCODE Look-Up Application (CANADA Only) (10-00-89-010C) Key Code Information (99-00-89-011E) Diagnostic Information for Inoperative Remote Vehicle Start (08-08-52-002) Remote Keyless Entry Operational Characteristics (99-08-52-005C) Misfire DTCs P0300, P1380, P1381 and Catalytic Converter Damage Due to Installation of Alarm Systems (02-06-05-004B) Revised Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Sedan) (05-08-52-004) Door Latch Freezing In Cold Temperatures (05-08-64-002B) Automatic Trans Aftermarket ALDL Or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues (13-08-116-001K) Information On Ethylene Glycol In Transmission Fluid (08-07-30-035I) Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services And Additives) And Proper Use Of Gm Simplified Maintenance Schedules (12-06-01-008B) Information On Driveline Clunk Noise (99-04-20-002O) Information Regarding The Differences Between Fluid Leakage And Seepage (15-00-89-004G) Vehicle Vibration Diagnosis And TAC Requests For Assistance With Vibration Related Complaints (PIP5601B) Information On Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flush And Flow Test (17-NA-066) Diagnostic Tip On Avoiding Torque Converter Or Crankshaft Damage While Diagnosing Noise Concerns (PIP5640A) Information On Shifter Sticking And/Or Difficulty Selecting Desired Gear (19-NA-134) OEM And Remanufactured Engine And Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification (06-00-89-031E) Automatic Transmission Shift And Engine DRIVEABILITY Concerns And/Or Mil On Due To Aftermarket Oil Bath Air Filter Use (04-07-30-013D) Prior To Any Circuit Testing (PIP5094A) Abnormal Noise And Or Vibration While Driving Due To Non-Gm Aftermarket Accessory (PIP3140G) Expanded Coverage For Remanufacture And Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules (GMNA Only) (13-00-89-009A) Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential Tool J-45096 TRANSFLOW® (03-07-30-002B) Dealer Reimbursement Procedures For CAC Tier 1 And Tier 2 Empowerment Tools: Diagnostic Fee, Short Term Rental, And Up-Front Towing (U.S. Only) (15-00-89-003) Vibration Analysis Worksheet (03-00-91-001I) Information On Normal Maintenance Or Warranty Service For 4T40, 4T45, 4T65, 4L60 Automatic Transmission Oil Pan Magnet Upgrade (08-07-30-040C) Release Of DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) (04-07-30-037E) Warranty Administration- Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission (09-07-30-018A) Current Model Year Goodwrench Transmission Replacement Assembly Program (00-07-30-009D) GM Training - June 2009 New Course Information (For U.S. Dealers and Aftermarket) (09-00-89-026) Information on 4T65-E MN7, M15, M76, MN3 Automatic Transmission Case, Cooler Fitting and Torque Converter Drain Back Check Ball Change (04-07-30-017B) Transmission Oil Leaking From Transmission Vent (Replace Transmission Case Cover (Channel Plate) Gasket) (01-07-30-032E) No Reverse, Second Gear or Fourth Gear (Replace Reaction Sun Shell with More Robust Heat Treated Parts) (00-07-30-022D) No Movement When Transmission is Shifted to Drive or Third - Normal Operation When Shifted to Second, First or Reverse (Replace Forward Sprag Assembly) (08-07-30-027) Diagnostic Information on Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0894 and P1870 (08-07-30-008B) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Torque Converter Replacement (01-07-30-010C) Grinding and/or Growling Noise in Park on Incline (99-07-30-030F) Information On 4T40-E (MN4) and 4T45-E (MN5) Front Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Valve Body Reconditioning, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, Harsh Shifts, Slips, No Drive, No Reverse (07-07-30-025) 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E Automatic Transmission Product Update (07-07-30-008) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) (01-07-30-038D) Information Regarding Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function (03-07-30-043A) Instructions To Be Followed To Aid in Obtaining Root Cause Analysis on Both OEM and Goodwrench(R) Engines, Transmissions and Transfer Cases on Vehicles with 402 km (250 mi) or Less (04-06-01-034C) 4L60-E / 4L65-E / 4L70-E Automatic Transmission Product Update (05-07-30-028A) Transmission Fluid Leak Diagnosis (01-07-30-041B) Revised Essential Tool J 35944-200-A Adapter For 9.525 mm (0.375 in) Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Lines (05-07-30-009A) Auxiliary Emission Control Systems Information On Close-Coupled Converter And Engine Replacement (06-06-01-010D) Premature Catalytic Converter Failures - DTC P0420, DTC P0430 (PIP5232C) Difficulty Filling Fuel Tank, MIL/SES Light Illuminated DTC P0446 - Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Vent System Performance (Inspect/Clean EVAP Canister Vent Valve Solenoid and Install Screen) (07-06-04-023A) Warranty Coverage for Emission-Related Reprogramming Events (PCM, ECM and TCM) (4-06-04-036E) I/M Readiness as Part of Emission Inspection and Maintenance Program for OBD II Vehicles (00-06-04-033B) New Add Time For Labor Operation L2300 - Converter, Oxidation Catalytic-Replace (02-00-89-006C) Warranty Coverage Change for Emission-Related Reprogramming Events (PCM, ECM and TCM) (04-06-04-036) Axle Shafts Information Regarding The Differences Between Fluid Leakage And Seepage (15-00-89-004G) Body Electrical J-35616-64B Or El-35616-58 Terminal Test Probe Information/Repair (PIT5074R) Information For Electrical Ground Repair - Use New Replacement Fasteners With Conductive Finish (10-08-45-001F) Diagnostic Tip: Apple Device Connectivity Issues Due To USB Cord Concern (PIT5399A) Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Mil) Illuminated, DTC P2138 With Reduced Engine Power (Repair Instrument Panel (IP) To Body Harness Connector) (07-06-04-019F) Intermittent No Crank/No Start, No Module Communication, Mil, Warning Lights, Vehicle Messages Or DTCS Set By Various Control Modules - Diagnosing And Repairing Fretting Corrosion (Disconnect Affected Connector And Apply Dielectric Lubricant) (09-06-03-004E) Reducing Electrical Intermittents - Recrimping Electrical Connectors and Inspection of Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Miscellaneous DTCs, Intermittent Driveability Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, Inoperative I/C Systems, ECM, TCM, SES/4WD Lamps Illuminated (08-06-03-009A) Information on Importance of Using GM-Approved Terminal Probe Test Kit (J 35616) to Diagnose Electrical Concerns (07-00-89-060) Instrument Panel (I/P), Body and General Wiring Harness Repair (06-08-45-004) Body Interior Aftermarket ALDL Or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues (13-08-116-001K) Information On Changes To SPS That Warn/Prohibit Reprogramming A Module With Its Current Calibration (17-NA-242) Diagnostic Tip: Diagnosing Vehicles With ONSTAR DTC B101D-37 (PIC5492E) Gm Of CANADA ONSTAR® Cellular Communication Upgrade (15-08-44-001H) Expanded Coverage For Remanufacture And Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules (GMNA Only) (13-00-89-009A) Servicing and Required Return of Complete Body Control Module (BCM) with Integrated Electrical Centers (05-08-47-001A) Required Return Criteria of Complete Electrical Center (EC) and Body Control Module (BCM) with Integrated Electrical Center to Warranty Parts Center (WPC) (05-08-45-002E) Information on Body Control Module (BCM) Functionality Across Vehicle Lines (09-08-47-002) OnStar® Labor Operation Codes (05-08-46-005C) Revised Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Sedan) (05-08-52-004) Inspection Of Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Misc. DTCS, Intermittent DRIVEABILITY Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, INOP I/C Systems, SES/4WD Lamps Illuminated (03-06-04-012A) Information On False DTC B0595 Set In History (05-09-41-006) Brakes Control Systems Prior To Any Circuit Testing (PIP5094A) Charging Systems Intermittent No Crank/No Start, No Module Communication, Mil, Warning Lights, Vehicle Messages Or DTCS Set By Various Control Modules - Diagnosing And Repairing Fretting Corrosion (Disconnect Affected Connector And Apply Dielectric Lubricant) (09-06-03-004E) Diagnosing Accessory Drive Belt / Serpentine Belt Noise and Availability and Use of Kent-Moore EN-49228 Laser Alignment Tool - Drive Belt (08-06-01-008A) Low Voltage Display on IP Gauge, Lights Dim at Stop Lights, Battery Discharged, No Start, Slow Cranking, Dim Lights at Idle, Low Generator Output (43-64-07A) Battery and Charging System Electrical Diagnostics (99-06-03-012) Inspection Of Related Wiring Harness Connections When Diagnosing Misc. DTCS, Intermittent DRIVEABILITY Concerns, Hard Start, No Start, Incorrect Gauges, INOP I/C Systems, SES/4WD Lamps Illuminated (03-06-04-012A) Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly Squeals at Higher RPM and May Emit an Odor (Replace Serpentine Drive Belt Assembly) (05-06-01-009) Collision/Avoidance Updated Warranty And Policy Exchange Program For Electronic Products (U.S. And CANADA) (08-08-44-029N) Communication Devices Aftermarket ALDL Or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues (13-08-116-001K) Updated Warranty And Policy Exchange Program For Electronic Products (U.S. And CANADA) (08-08-44-029N) Information On Communication With ONSTAR Module After CANADIAN Cellular Upgrade (15-08-73-001A) Diagnostic Tip: Unable To Connect To ONSTAR Or Connects Failed To Voice (PIT5389F) Requirements For ONSTAR Over The Air Programming And Updates (PIC6107A) Diagnostic Tips: XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation (PIT5353C) Diagnostic Tip: Apple Device Connectivity Issues Due To USB Cord Concern (PIT5399A) ONSTAR Will Not Power Up (PIC5491K) Normal Characteristic - ONSTAR Power Consumption (PIC4935F) Diagnostic Tip - ONSTAR Turn By Turn /TBT Feature Inoperative (PIC4801H) ONSTAR- Unwanted Or Phantom Phone Calls (PIC3278G) Programming And Activation Of Replacement ONSTAR Modules (VCIM) (PIC5588C) Diagnostic Tip: Diagnosing Vehicles With ONSTAR DTC B101D-37 (PIC5492E) Gm Of CANADA ONSTAR® Cellular Communication Upgrade (15-08-44-001H) No Connect With Disabled Vehicle Or Dropped Calls With 1234567890 Min (PIC5050A) 118 Error When Attempting To Configure ONSTAR, Use TBT, Or Other Data Services After 15-08-44-001 Upgrade (PIT5484A) Behavior Of Non-Upgraded ONSTAR® Equipped Vehicles Operating In CANADA After Decommission